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- ↑ Eugenio, Haidee (October 24, 2012). "Governor Nominates San Nicolas As Attorney General". Saipan Tribune . Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ↑ Eugenio, Haidee (November 19, 2012). "CNMI has new attorney general". Saipan Tribune .[ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ Eugenio, Haidee (August 14, 2012). "Attorney General Tenders Second Resignation". Saipan Tribune . Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ↑ "AG Joey San Nicolas resigns". Marianas Variety . June 5, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
- ↑ Eugenio, Haidee (August 5, 2014). "Inos appoints Birnbrich as AG". Saipan Tribune . Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ↑ "San Nicolas not seeking re-election". Saipan Tribune . January 15, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ↑ Walker, Lannie (November 15, 2018). "CNMI governor and delegate retain seats". The Guam Daily Post . Retrieved April 17, 2024.
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